It looks like we’ll be taking a trip to the merry ol’ land of Oz a little bit sooner than we expected! The release date for the Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo-led Wicked movie has been moved up.
It looks like we're getting Wicked just a touch early. That's right, Wicked: Part I is coming to theaters, and a few weeks earlier than expected. The highly anticipated movie musical was originally set to be released on December 25, 2024. However, Universal Pictures has moved the release date up to November 27, 2024, shifting it from a Christmas day release to a Thanksgiving holiday release.
This shift in release date will certainly enable the film to take full advantage of the holiday season, which usually sees a steep increase in box office showings. Wicked: Part I has been one of the most anticipated releases in recent years. The film is an adaptation of the Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon of the same name, which is based on Gregory Maguire's 1995 novel.
COLLIDER VIDEO OF THE DAY The character was made iconic by the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz. In the original film, the witch is the villain, pursuing the innocent Dorothy with her band of evil flying monkeys and sparring with the enchanting Glinda the Good Witch. However, Wicked turns this narrative on its head, following Elphaba in her early life and friendship with Glinda. The broadway musical adaptaion premiered in 2003 and tells the story of their friendship through song.
Wicked: Part I will be released to theaters on November 27, 2024. And though the wait may seem grueling, it seems like we will soon get a glimpse into the long-awaited film adaptation. In the meantime, you can check out everything we know about Wicked and check out our chat with director Chu down below.
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